Quinoa Fruit & Nut Bars (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

First of all, quinoa is my homeboy. I love that stuff with all my heart, and I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate it into my diet – especially because I eat mostly gluten-free. Secondly… why have I never thought to make my own fruit and nut bars? Well, now I’ve done it. And you should too.

These are surprisingly easy to make, they’re incredibly healthy, they’re customizable to your own little taste buds, and they are absolutely delicious. I brought these in to work to photograph them, and I had to basically bat away people’s hands as I was trying to take photos. Everyone wanted in.

Ingredients

1 cup quinoa flakes (I found these next to the regular quinoa at Whole Foods)

1 cup raw almonds, whole

¼ cup shredded coconut

1 cup dried cranberries

1 cup dried apricots

½ cup apple juice

¼ cup sunflower seeds

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Combine the quinoa, almonds, and coconut and spread out onto a cookie sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes until they’re lightly golden, then allow to cool.

Add all ingredients into a food processor and mix until finely chopped. Continue to mix